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Cautiously Optimistic

Nick and I have been searching (unsuccessfully) for a joint hobby for the better part of seven years. Our differences definitely make us work well as a couple, but they make it very hard to find mutual interests. He wants nothing to do with my suggestions–yoga, pilates, pottery...

Feliz Navidad

Don’t get me wrong, Christmas to me will forever be synonymous with snow, fires, hot chocolate, sweaters and the like. There is, however, something delightful about ‘testing out’ other Christmas traditions. Here are some of the things we’ve come to expect from...

A Christmas Vignette

“Mom, we’ve talked about this before.  I’m too busy to have my picture taken.  Please leave me alone.” “No, I’m really serious this time. Go away. This is your final warning. I mean business.” “You asked for it. I didn’t want to go all...

What’s Next for the Novaks?

Hey folks, long time no talk. Sorry bout that. I wasn’t feeling it. But I’m back now, so that’s the good news. So when we last talked we had just received our long-awaited assignment to Washington, DC. While that was a huge relief, the celebration was immediately...